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WU16 OWM

2016 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

799 mi
Last recorded799 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Sym Jet12,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 OWM
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 799 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,065 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 27,698 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 20,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,598 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 14,234 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play NOTCHED (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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WU16 OWM is a 2016 Sym Jet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 12,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU16 OWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU16 OWM registered?

WU16 OWM is a 2016 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is WU16 OWM safe to buy?

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